Critical Issues Commentary Radio

Avoiding Plausible but False Reasoning: Colossians 2:4,5, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. False teachers make arguments that seem reasonable but are not compatible with the doctrine of Christ. Any deviation from the biblical doctrine of Christ is an attack against the gospel. Paul tells us not to allow fine sounding arguments to deceive us. (duration 00:34:05)

Forgiveness of Sins: Freedom in Christ, Part 6, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. One of the Greek words often translated "forgiveness" in the NT means "release." Luke/Acts strongly emphasizes the forgiveness of sins. Many incidents in Luke/Acts show God's gracious work through Messiah to forgive sins... (duration 00:29:12)

Overcoming the Accuser: Freedom in Christ, Part 5, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. This broadcast is about overcoming the Accuser who is Satan who accuses the saints before God. He tries to use our sins against us to bring us under condemnation. Those referenced in Revelation overcame him by the blood of Christ. (duration 00:35:17)

The Promises of the Messianic Kingdom: Freedom in Christ, Part 4, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We begin with a greater to lesser argument based on Paul's life. If the man who called himself the greatest of sinners found total freedom through the gospel, how much more do we. Life is not perfect. False teachers convince people they need therapy... (duration 00:32:54)

Avoiding False Counseling and Counselors: Freedom in Christ, Part 3, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. It is important for Christians to know they are safe from the forces of spiritual evil. We need to believe what the Bible says and not go by personal feelings or experiences. Finding counselors who will interact with demons will make one's life worse. (duration 00:33:27)

Safe in the Promises of God: Freedom in Christ, Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. In this program we share about the dangers of trying to go into the realm of the spirits where we will be deceived. Rather than interact with spirits, we are to believe the promises of God. Under the new covenant, God has a holy people, not a holy place. (duration 00:32:28)

Safe in Christ's Domain: Freedom in Christ, Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Col. 1:13-14 describe what is true for everyone who has come to Christ. We discuss in detail the implications of leaving Satan's domain and coming to Christ. Being in Christ's domain rather than Satan's is not determined by symptoms, but by relationship. (duration 00:36:29)

True Wisdom and Knowledge: Colossians 2:3, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. The pagan religions in Colossae offered special access to secret, spiritual information. Paul's claim is that the Colossian Christians had everything they needed in Christ. The false teachers claimed wisdom and knowledge from secret sources... (duration 00:30:20)

Christ Alone Is God's Mystery: Colossians 2:2b, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. In Christ we have all that we need to understand God's revealed truth. God spoke words through His authoritative spokespersons which have a specific and binding meaning. The mystery of which Paul speaks is revealed by God in Christ. (duration 00:35:54)

Encouraged in Love and Sound Doctrine: Colossians 2:1-2a, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Paul cared deeply about the spiritual well-being of the flock, even those he had never met. There is no excuse for Christian leaders to have a lax attitude toward what sort of teaching is given to the Lord's flock. It takes diligence to properly care... (duration 00:34:22)

Doing the Hard Work of Teaching God's Word: Colossians 1:29, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. God uses gospel preaching to powerfully work in the church. Rather than do the hard work of which Paul speaks, many opt for programs grounded in human wisdom. We discuss the nature of the hard work that goes into preaching the whole counsel of God. (duration 00:32:45)

Completeness is for All Christians: Colossians 1:28b, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. What Paul teaches in regard to sanctification is for "every man," not just certain elite ones. Paul teaches the wisdom of God to all members of the church while the false teachers had an esoteric "wisdom" for certain enlightened ones... (duration 00:33:15)

Proclaiming Christ to the Church: Colossians 1:28a, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. The term "proclaim" from the Greek in this verse is a technical term used by Paul for gospel preaching. He taught Christ to the church knowing that God would use that to bring them to maturity. We are to place the truths of the gospel before the minds... (duration 00:31:56)

Wretchedness to Glory, presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel. Bob and Dick discuss CIC Issue 60 which about sanctification. The basis for this discussion is Paul's teachings in Romans 7 and 8. We claim that Paul's mention of "wretchedness" is a Christian experience but leads to the glorious hope expressed in Rom 8. (duration 00:25:36)

Inner Healing, presented by Bob DeWaay and Dick Kuffel. Bob and Dick discuss the popular therapy of inner healing. We describe ways that it has been taught and practiced and show from Scripture that it is unbiblical. It is also dangerous and has harmed many Christians. (duration 00:25:36)